1 Grano - Alof de Wignacourt ND (1601-1622) front 1 Grano - Alof de Wignacourt ND (1601-1622) back
1 Grano - Alof de Wignacourt ND (1601-1622) photo
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1 Grano - Alof de Wignacourt ND

 
Copper 2.6 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Malta
Grandmaster
Order of Hospitallers › Alof de Wignacourt (1601-1622)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1601-1622
Value
1 Grano (1⁄240)
Currency
Scudo (1530-1825)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.6 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#102923
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

In the field, in three lines, "VT / COMMO / DIVS" within a circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VT
COMMO
DIVS
HOSPITALIS • HIERVSALEM

Translation:
VT COMMODIVS (For Convenience)
Hospital of Jerusalem (Order of Knights of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem)

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Grano coin from Malta, issued during the reign of Alof de Wignacourt (1601-1622), features a unique design element - a small cross on the obverse side, which is not typically found on other coins from this era.